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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Scientific Communication

Background:

  • A common belief is that complex concept maps signify advanced knowledge and expert thinking.
  • This study investigates concept maps used in scientific writing and reasoning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the pervasive notion that concept map complexity correlates with expertise.
  • To examine how concept maps are used by undergraduate thesis writers to structure research and arguments.
  • To assess the relationship between concept map revisions and the development of scientific reasoning and writing skills.

Main Methods:

  • Undergraduate students utilized concept maps instead of traditional outlines for research scope definition and argument construction.
  • Concept maps were generated at the semester's start, revised post-peer review, and again at the semester's end.
  • Analysis focused on changes in map complexity and correlation with writing and reasoning skill development.

Main Results:

  • While some students increased concept map complexity, a significant portion simplified their maps.
  • No correlation was found between increased concept map complexity and improved scientific reasoning or writing skills.
  • Map simplification may indicate developing expert-like thinking as understanding deepens.

Conclusions:

  • Concept map complexity is not a reliable indicator of knowledge or expertise in scientific writing.
  • Concept maps can be a flexible tool, adapting to diverse student needs in academic settings.
  • Simplification of concept maps can reflect a more nuanced understanding and advanced cognitive processing.